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Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Partner Org(s): Charlson Meadows
State/Region: MN
Charlson Meadows 1601 MN-7, Victoria

Local Focus: Minnesota Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common […]

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

State/Region: IN
Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Partner Org(s): Rotary Club of Fort Collins "Breakfast"
State/Region: CO
Fort Collins Senior Center Prairie Sage 3 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins

Restricted Attendance: Rotarians including partners About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard

Partner Org(s): St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, New London, NH
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 52 Gould Road, New London

Local Focus: New London, NH and surrounding towns Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Partner Org(s): Foremost Cooperative
State/Region: MN
Foremost Brewing Cooperative 131 West Broadway, Owatonna

Local Focus: Owatonna, MN Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

State/Region: IA
Iowa City Friends Meeting (To be provided in the registration confirmation page and the followup emails), Iowa City

Local Focus: Eastern Iowa Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a […]

Chicago Braver Angels Meet ‘n Greet – In Person

State/Region: IL
The Butcher’s Tap (Upstairs) 3553 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

Local Focus: Chicago, Illinois Tired of the toxic division tearing our country apart? Want to do something about it? Join us at this informal get-together to learn how Braver Angels brings Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. After a short presentation starting at 6:30, you’ll have an opportunity to […]

Intro to Braver Angels: Crossing the Continental Divide – IN PERSON (Pennsylvania)

State/Region: PA
Malvern Public Library 1 E 1st Ave # 2 (Upstairs Room), Malvern

Local Focus: Southeastern Pennsylvania Tired of the divide in America and want to be part of the solution? Come learn about Braver Angels and its grassroots, non-partisan movement, which seeks to depolarize American politics. In this interactive session, you’ll test-drive activities from our workshops and see how this approach can engage citizens to bring hope […]

Bridging Our Divides – Intro to Braver Angels

State/Region: WV
Star Theatre 49 N Washington St., Berkeley Springs

Local Focus: Berkley Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding area Braver Angels, a a national movement to bridge the partisan divide, invites members of the Berkley Springs, WV, community to learn about methods, tools, and experiences, in regaining an American spirit where different opinions are a good thing.

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Kensington Church, SALT (Spiritual Activists Leading Together), Traverse Indivisible
State/Region: MI
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

Local Focus: Traverse City Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Kensington Church, SALT (Spiritual Activists Leading Together), Traverse Indivisible
State/Region: MI
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Members Meeting –

State/Region: - National
Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Depolarizing Within – ONLINE

State/Region: - National
Online US

Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own […]

APF: Political Economies and Social Visions Emerging on the Left

The Hamilton 600 14th Street NW, Washington

A special America’s Public Forum event, presented by the Braver Angels D.C. Project. 6-9pm, June 6th, at The Hamilton Restaurant's Loft.   The Braver Angels DC Project invites you to its fifth America’s Public Forum of 2023, held in-person only at The Hamilton Restaurant in downtown Washington D.C. Join us for the panel from 6-8pm on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 followed by […]

Free

D.C. Alliance June Happy Hour

Cubano's Bethesda 4907 Cordell Ave, Bethesda

Join Braver Angels for our monthly D.C. happy hour at Cubano's Bethesda at 4907 Cordell Ave. The closest metro station is Bethesda.

Free

Being Blue in a Red Environment — IN PERSON

State/Region: ID
Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 1520 N 12th St, Boise

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community.  This free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Eden United Church of Christ
State/Region: IL
Eden United Church of Christ 5051 W. Gunnison, Chicago

Local Focus: Cook County, Illinois Lunch, Conversation with Neighbors, and Skills for Bridging The Divide Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and […]

D.C. Alliance Debate: Asymmetric Polarization

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library 901 G St. NW, Washington

Braver Angels Debate, open to BA members and the general public! Held at the MLK Library in D.C., Monday June 12th, 6-8pm.

Free

Tell me about yourself: Story Exchange with Narrative 4 – In Person

Partner Org(s): Narrative 4
State/Region: MN
Highland Park Library 1974 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul

Often we don't truly understand someone until we learn more about them. It's only when we hear about their childhood or another life-changing experience that we can move past the abstract and truly say, "I see where you're coming from!" This is why Braver Angels encourages members to share (and listen to) personal experiences. To […]

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

State/Region: - National
Braver Angels Convention Gettysburg

Trustworthy Election @ Braver Angels Convention Restricted Attendance: Attendees at BA Convention   Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and […]

The Abortion Talks Film Screening Talkback – Online

State/Region: NJ
Online US

Boston-based documentary series The Abortion Talks, directed by filmmakers Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins, will be screened via Zoom. A Q&A session will follow with director Sarah Perkins and panelists engaged in both sides of the abortion debate. The series follows the trial and murder convictions of a person who murdered two abortion clinic employees […]

Braver Angels Event Organizer Training Boot Camp – Online

State/Region: - National
Online US

Organizer Boot Camp This is a live, online training for prospective Organizers, and an update for experienced Organizers, but all Braver Angels Leaders and Volunteers are welcome! There will be different topics covered in each time slot so you can choose to attend some or all of them. The four hours that cover the steps […]

“Common Ground” Workshop – Trustworthy Elections – ONLINE

State/Region: IN
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Although not required, completion of the BA Red/Blue Workshop prior to participation in this workshop is encouraged. Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. […]

Local Community Debate – BA Debate for Milwaukee – In Person

State/Region: WI
Pabst Brewing, The Best Place 917 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee

Local Focus: Milwaukee area de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: [Insert Debate Topic} You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Partner Org(s): Forward Party Illinois
State/Region: IL
Online US

Local Focus: Illinois Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common […]

Red-Blue Fishbowl – Philosophical Roots of our Political Beliefs

Partner Org(s): Red Caucus
Online US

The Braver Angels Red Caucus invites Blues, Reds, and Others to a deep dive into the philosophical roots of our political beliefs. All Braver Angels members are welcome to attend. Date: Tuesday, September 12 Time: 4p Pacific/7p Eastern The format will be a single-issue Fishbowl. Red and Blues will alternate in the Fishbowl and respond […]

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